“Please note that Hilsea Splashpool is owned and operated by Portsmouth City Council

For accurate and up to date information please contact them directly on 023 9293 3521″

HILSEA LIDO POOL FOR THE PEOPLE TRUST

When it became apparent that PCC planned to close Hilsea Lido at the end of the 2008 season the pressure group began investigating alternative ways of saving this much loved facility. Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust was formed and negotiations began with the aim of taking over Hilsea Lido, the Blue Lagoon and Hilsea Splashpool as a community asset transfer.

During this time HLPP Trust negotiated access to Hilsea Lido under licence in order to complete low level maintenance, host profile- raising and fundraising events and provide a visible presence on site. Our first event was to take part in National Heritage’s Heritage Weekend in 2009 and host a Family Fun Day. Preparation for the weekend meant we approached the Probation Service to gain assistance from the Community Payback Team, their contribution to this project has been massive & was the beginning of very successful partnership schemes that have helped support HLPP Trust.

Make A Donation

Hilsea Lido Pool for the People Trust is a community run organisation and registered charity (no 1133714) . Our aim is to provide the lido for public use, offering unique facilities to everybody with an entrance price we can all afford, regardless of income. In order to achieve this each year we must raise money in other ways. Your contribution to support this fantastic facility is always very welcome.